Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2014/10/15

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Subject: [Leica] Do you remember why you joined the LUG?
From: dbirkey at reachbeyond.org (Duane Birkey)
Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2014 22:19:44 +0000

I joined / started reading the LUG way back in the late 90s....   It was a 
great way to learn about Leica gear, what was good, and what to avoid. Erwin 
posted all of his tests and things on the LUG back then....    I bought some 
gear from fellow LUGgers....    But more than that, I wanted to be on the 
LUG as there were a lot of great working photographers on the list back 
then...   It was a great way to hang out with veterans who talked about life 
& experience as photographers....   and I enjoyed the chance to meet several 
LUGgers who made their way to Quito, Ecuador, as that was where I was living 
at the time...

And of course the LUG always seemed to have other perennial conversations 
about Tilley hats, Billingham bags,  Mont Blanc and other fine writing 
instruments, filters, twinkie lights, fine wine and other assorted 
beverages...  and whole host of topics that people either seemed to love or 
hate....

We've had quite a few colorful people on the list over the years...   But 
even with its faults... the LUG has always been a great resource to learn 
about and a place to share our love of Leica...   and photography....

Duane


Replies: Reply from george.imagist at icloud.com (George Lottermoser) ([Leica] Do you remember why you joined the LUG?)